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Carter is listed as questionable for Sunday's contest in Atlanta due to an illness, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

While Keenan Allen (hamstring) and Mike Williams (knee) have been ruled out for Week 9, Joshua Palmer has cleared the concussion protocol and is set to play for the first time since Week 6. Carter seemingly would be next in line for targets, if he's active, but an illness will follow him into the weekend. Assuming Carter is able to suit up Sunday, he'll enter the contest with marks of 12.1 YPC, 8.2 YPT and one touchdown on 19 catches and 28 targets in seven games this season.

Allen (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Falcons, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

The same applies to fellow starting wideout Mike Williams (ankle), which leaves Joshua Palmer (concussion), who is slated to play Sunday, per Jeff Miller of the Los Angeles Times, and DeAndre Carter (illness, questionable) -- if available -- to lead the Chargers' Week 9 wideout corps. Allen's next chance to suit up will arrive Week 10 versus the 49ers on the road.

Watson (concussion) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Detroit, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

Watson returned from a hamstring injury last week but then suffered a concussion in the first quarter of an eventual loss to the Commanders. He could be a big part of the offense soon enough, especially if he's active for Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff while fellow wideout Allen Lazard (questionable - shoulder) doesn't play. The reverse is also possible, of course, and the Packers could wait until Saturday or Sunday to make their decisions.

Lazard (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game in Detroit, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.

The same goes for rookie wideout Christian Watson, who returned from a hamstring injury last week but then suffered a concussion. Lazard missed the Week 8 loss to Washington, his second absence of the season, but he has a chance to return this Sunday after logging limited practices throughout the week. Green Bay and Detroit are scheduled for a 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff, with inactive lists due around 11:30.

Goodwin (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, John Boyle of the Seahawks' official site reports.

Fellow speedster Dee Eskridge could have the No. 3 role to himself with Goodwin sidelined, though it won't be surprising if Dareke Young also takes some of the snaps that normally go to the former Olympian. Either way, it's hard to project anyone on the Seahawks besides DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett for more than three or four targets, and even that might be generous.

Reynolds (back) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against Green Bay, Dave Birkett of the Detroit Free Press reports.

He's played through injuries -- first his ankle, then his knee -- since late September without missing a game, but it appears this new issue with his back will keep Reynolds sidelined for the first time. Jared Goff is left with an inexperienced group of pass catchers, likely relying on Kalif Raymond and Tom Kennedy to flank standout slot receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown.

Allen (hamstring) wasn't spotted during the open portion of Friday's practice, Lindsey Thiry of ESPN.com reports.

Allen didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, so his status for Sunday's game against the Falcons remains cloudy. Friday's final injury report will reveal whether he has a chance to suit up this weekend, but if the wideout is ruled out, added Week 9 opportunities would be available for Joshua Palmer (concussion) and DeAndre Carter.

Agnew (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against Las Vegas, Rachel Gossen of the Raiders' official site reports.

Agnew was a limited participant at all three practices ahead of Week 9 and is listed as questionable for a second consecutive contest due a knee injury. If Agnew misses a third straight game, Christian Kirk will likely continue returning punts, while JaMycal Hasty and Chris Claybrooks share kick-return duties. Tim Jones would also be a candidate for a few extra offensive snaps, but Kirk, Zay Jones and Marvin Jones dominate the majority of the wideout snaps even when Agnew is available.

Hollins (heel) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Rachel Gossen of the Raiders' official site reports.

Hollins was limited in all three of Vegas' practices but evidently looked healthy enough to avoid the final injury report. He led the team in catches (seven) and receiving yards (64) against the Saints in Week 8, so Hollins has earned quarterback Derek Carr's trust heading into the Week 9 trip to Jacksonville.

Morgan (hamstring) does not carry an injury designation into the Bengals' Week 9 matchup with the Panthers.

Morgan will return to the field after missing the last two games while nursing a hamstring issue. The wide receiver could step into a more significant role in his return with Ja'Marr Chase (hip) unavailable.